Volkswagen Arteon vs. Audi A6
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volkswagen Arteon and Audi A6 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Volkswagen Arteon and the Audi A6.
When we compare the Volkswagen Arteon's and the Audi A6's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Arteon has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and base engine power. The Audi A6 has the advantage in the area of interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Volkswagen Arteon's and the Audi A6's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Arteon is a better car than the Audi A6.
Pricing: A used 2023 Volkswagen Arteon ranges from $32,038 to $47,489 while a used 2024 Audi A6 is priced between $48,368 to $72,144. For a new model, the Volkswagen Arteon's price is between $41,800 and $52,855, with the Audi A6 priced between $62,042 and $68,761.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Volkswagen Arteon loses 43.3 percent of its value and the Audi A6 loses 57.2 percent of its value. This means the Volkswagen Arteon retains 13.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi A6.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volkswagen Arteon’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the Audi A6 base engine makes 261 horsepower. The Arteon is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles. The A6 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 637 miles.This gives the Volkswagen Arteon the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Audi A6 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the Audi A6 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Volkswagen Arteon has the advantage in the areas of rear leg room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Audi A6 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$41,800 - $52,855
Starting MSRP:
$43,010
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$28,753
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$24,395 - $43,010
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$62,042 - $68,761
Starting MSRP:
$58,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$73,001
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$38,395 - $138,800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$38,602
Price Range:
$32,038 - $47,489
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$28,886
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$23,223 - $40,199
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
26
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
26,921
# Good or Great Deals:
9
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$60,397
Price Range:
$48,368 - $72,144
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$78,175
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$44,925 - $144,288
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
109
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
20,672
# Good or Great Deals:
40
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$19,202
Depreciation %:
44.6%
Resale Value $:
$23,808
Residual Value %:
55.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Cars)
44.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Cars)
44.2% - 44.6%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$33,762
Depreciation %:
58.1%
Resale Value $:
$24,338
Residual Value %:
41.9%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
52.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
38.3% - 63.1%
Volkswagen Arteon Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi A6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Arteon
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
9.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
8.5 - 12
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A6
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
8.5 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 16.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.8 - 16.7
Volkswagen Arteon Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 13Ranking
12 out of / 13Audi A6 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 18Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
8 out of / 18Ranking
9 out of / 24Ranking
9 out of / 24Ranking
13 out of / 24Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
17 out of / 24Ranking
22 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Volkswagen Arteon Trim Levels
SE R-Line, SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion, SEL R-Line 4Motion
Audi A6 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 45 TFSI, quattro Premium 55 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 45 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, quattro Prestige 55 TFSI
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5350 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.082 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
261 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 33 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
435 / 574 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 33 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
444 / 637 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Cargo Space:
27.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
13.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3677 lbs
Width:
73.7 inches
Height:
56.8 inches
Length:
191.5 inches
Wheelbase:
111.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4101 lbs
Width:
83.1 inches
Height:
57.4 inches
Length:
194.4 inches
Wheelbase:
115.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Deep Black Pearl
Blue
Kingfisher Blue Metallic
Gray
Moonstone Gray
Red
Kings Red Metallic
White
Opal White Pearl
Brown
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Firmament Blue Metallic
Gray
Chronos Gray Metallic / Manhattan Gray Metallic
Red
Not available
White
Arkona White / Glacier White Metallic
Brown
Madeira Brown Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Titan Black / Titan Black/Moonrock Gray
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Beige
Pearl Beige w/ Agate Gray Stitching
Brown
Okapi Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching
